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Stanford Recreation

Avery Aquatic Center

The Avery Aquatic Center is the home of all Stanford aquatic teams, and is widely considered to be the finest outdoor swimming and diving facility in the United States and perhaps the world. The facility is home to the Cardinal's men's and women's water polo, men's and women's swimming and diving and synchronized swimming programs.


Parking, Maps, and Directions

Parking is located in the Varsity Parking Lot and Lot 2 (El Camino Grove). Varsity Parking can be accessed via Nelson Road, off of Galvez Street, north of Stanford Stadium. A valid disabled placard (from any state) will be necessary to access the disabled parking areas. For larger events, overflow parking is available in Lot 2 (El Camino Grove) just east of Stanford Stadium, accessible via Nelson Road.